Moree Plains Shire Council has replaced its waste and recycling app and is asking residents to download the free replacement, LoopedIn Councils. Users should select Moree Plains Shire Council during setup and delete the old Moree Council waste app. The app sends reminders about which bins to put out and when, along with alerts about service changes. Residents can also report missed collections or damaged bins and check transfer station and landfill updates. Council Waste Manager James Maxwell said the reminders are useful for busy households. The app is available for iPhone and Android devices.
Moree Plains Shire Council is accepting applications for its last Small Business Fund round of 2026, which offers up to $5,000 each to four successful applicants. Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 25 October 2026. The fund targets businesses in the shire with up to 20 staff that have traded for at least six months, and applicants need an Australian Business Number or Australian Company Number. Eligible spending includes signage, painting, websites, advertising, staff training and trialling new concepts, while wages, stock and ordinary operating costs are excluded.
Moree Plains Shire has 184 poker machines across six clubs and hotels, but official figures do not show how much money is lost locally. Government figures group Moree Plains with neighbouring shires. GambleAware Hunter and New England team leader Thomas O'Donnell said warning signs include falling behind on bills and selling personal items. He urged families to start open conversations and said free, confidential counselling is available, including over the phone or online.
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Moree Plains Shire Council has awarded $30,379 from its Community Enhancement Fund, funded by a donation from Moree Solar Farm. The Moree Caledonian Pipes and Drums will receive $20,000 to replace worn drums and upgrade uniforms. Boomi Community Co-Operative has secured $10,379 for a mural on its amenities block. Pipe Major Tim Tesorerio said the band will use the money to keep competing and representing the region. Mayor Susannah Pearse said the fund supports projects that strengthen local communities.
